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How to Tie a Bow Like a Disney Princess Cinderella
The movie Cinderella opens today! As more movie trailers aired, I was excited to create a few projects inspired by the classic animated version of Cinderella as well as the upcoming version. Here's one of the Cinderella trailers I found especially inspiring:
I created this faux pillow top hat box inspired by Cinderella, with a pretty bow fit for a Princess.
This box was on clearance from Hobby Lobby and I started by painting the entire base with this pretty pink acrylic paint. Then I set to doing the decorative faux pillow top – it's incredible easy and a fun effect on any project:
Tying bows can be challenging but I have never had a problem tying a simple ribbon bow. But tying a double or triple bow fit for a Princess … well, that is another story! I recently received a Embellishment Attic™ Bow Maker by bowperfection.com from the folks at Create and Craft while I was at CHA. I watched their tutorial video on YouTube and got started making a bow.
The bow on this box is my very first one that I made with the bow maker!
Check out this video I made showing how to paint the box and how to tie a bow like a Princess:
Isn't that awesome? I love it when a tool is compact, simple, and makes thing easy.
In the video I also used a new tool I received from Stick With It®. Originally designed as an organizer for makeup, office supplies, and more, it was soon obvious that Stick With It would be used for makeup application, nail art, and crafts. When the owner told me that the Stick With It can be used as a palette for paint and glue and can be cleaned easy, I was naturally skeptical. But as you can see in my video, I tried it and it worked! I'll be sharing more about Stick With It next week so be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram to see when I post about it!
I hope you enjoyed this faux painting project and tutorial on the Embellishment Attic Bow Maker. My friend Aprile sure enjoyed receiving this box as a gift at our Disney Villains Tea Party!
Here are the supplies you'll need to paint a faux pillow top box and tie a bow like a Princess:
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- Paper Mache Box or find one to upcycle
- Acrylic Paint – Pale Pink, Bubblegum Pink, Gold
- DecoArt Chalky Finish Paint – Everlasting (white)
- Stick With It® Palette
- Paintbrushes – fine tip, flat tip
- Satin Ribbon
- Embellishment Attic™ Bow Maker
- Mickey Head Bling
- Glue Gun
- Water
About the Author
Jennifer Priest is a 20+ year designer in the arts & crafts industry and home DIYer with a passion for creativity. An Army veteran raised on a ranch, from her experience, she shares smart DIY projects that save money and fun craft ideas that anyone can make. Besides blogging, Jennifer is a Master Practitioner and Trainer of NLP, Hypnosis, and MER, and coaches other online entrepreneurs on money mindset, business, and living an intentional life. When not blogging, Jennifer is having adventures in the wilderness, on road trips, playing with her cats, and making paleo food.
The bow maker looks soooo much simpler than the one I have.
The bow maker looks soooo much simpler than the one I have.
That’s what I need, a bow maker. Thank you for the opportunity to win one.
That bow maker is awesome . Seems like it’s the easiest one I’ve seen so far. Thanks for sharing , Carmen
That bow maker is awesome . Seems like it’s the easiest one I’ve seen so far. Thanks for sharing , Carmen
BTW the box is beautiful .
BTW the box is beautiful .
Love the box!
Of course the bow is perfect!!!
Love the box!
Of course the bow is perfect!!!
I love this little bow maker! I would use it on cards!
I love this little bow maker! I would use it on cards!
Fun little project! I’m always collecting boxes to alter! What a neat pallet that you used…I will have to go look for that! The bow maker is awesome! Great job with it! Would love to try one myself!
Fun little project! I’m always collecting boxes to alter! What a neat pallet that you used…I will have to go look for that! The bow maker is awesome! Great job with it! Would love to try one myself!
Cannot believe you painted that grid free hand-I couldn’t have done that good when I was young. The hole in the middle to pull the ribbon through makes all the difference-genius! Kudos to the person who designed this tool.
Haha LOL it is crazy crooked! LOL Yeah the hole in the middle is easy.
Cannot believe you painted that grid free hand-I couldn’t have done that good when I was young. The hole in the middle to pull the ribbon through makes all the difference-genius! Kudos to the person who designed this tool.
Haha LOL it is crazy crooked! LOL Yeah the hole in the middle is easy.
Everything you show is wonderful!!
Everything you show is wonderful!!
Perfect for Disney memories! That bow maker looks so easy, I may even be able to work it!
Perfect for Disney memories! That bow maker looks so easy, I may even be able to work it!
Yeph, this is the bow that I would like to make. Going to watch your tutorial. Love the box and since my 2 year old is really into Princess stuff right now, I think I will give it a try. I will run up to Hobby Lobby after watching the video in hops that I to can make it. I love the Pink Mickey ears embellishment. Hope to find that also. Thank you.
That is so beautiful. Love the bow maker, thanks for the chance to win.
That is so beautiful. Love the bow maker, thanks for the chance to win.
I put bows on 9/10 of the cards I make. I could use one of these
I put bows on 9/10 of the cards I make. I could use one of these
I Loved the movie Cinderella. Saw it last night. I always need help making a bow.
I saw tickets were on sale last night and almost went!! I think we are going today 🙂
I Loved the movie Cinderella. Saw it last night. I always need help making a bow.
I saw tickets were on sale last night and almost went!! I think we are going today 🙂
I am all thumbs making a decent bow..I tried and tried but they are still funny looking. Would love the new bow maker…Took an online class with you several years ago and loved it. You are a great teacher.
Oh my gosh, yes I remember you 🙂 I am working on getting my own classes going soon here.
I am all thumbs making a decent bow..I tried and tried but they are still funny looking. Would love the new bow maker…Took an online class with you several years ago and loved it. You are a great teacher.
Oh my gosh, yes I remember you 🙂 I am working on getting my own classes going soon here.
Adorable box with perfect bows!!!!
Adorable box with perfect bows!!!!
Cute little box! The bow maker would be neat to have. I can make a bow but it takes a few tries before I am happy with it.
The box is ADORABLE!!
The box is ADORABLE!!
I love all of your projects and tips! Thanks for the chance to win this bow maker. I would use it to add bows to my cards. I currently only use store bought ones, as I can’t tie a decent bow to save my life!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I need the Stick With It AND the Bow Maker!! Would love to win either one!! Thanks for the chance to!
BTW! LOVE your pillow box too!
perfect bow.
perfect bow.
Your box and bow came out so pretty.
I’d use the bow maker to make some
for presents for our family reunion!
Carla from Utah
That bow-maker is FAB! So much easier to store than the peg board type!!
That bow-maker is FAB! So much easier to store than the peg board type!!
Love the box! So pretty! Love all the Disney stuff you have been doing!
Thanks for the great “how to” video. I would love to male one of these boxes for my princess-obsessed granddaughter! That bow maker looks awesome. Thanks for the chance to win one.
Awesome tool. Would love to win one.
Awesome tool. Would love to win one.
Thank you for offering this. It’s pretty cool.
Oooh, I love the double loop! 🙂
I need one of these. Can they be purchased somewhere?
Yes! The link is in the blog post 🙂
I need one of these. Can they be purchased somewhere?
Yes! The link is in the blog post 🙂
I am so bad at making bows and I have been trying to get better because I just had my first granddaughter! I’ve been making headbands for her and could really use this to make the bows instead!
right now, I use a tiny fork, but it is too slippery!!n winning would make my life a lot easier.
right now, I use a tiny fork, but it is too slippery!!n winning would make my life a lot easier.
It would be great to find something that will finally help me make appropriate-looking bows for my projects.
Awesome way to make BOWS!!! The Pillow box is CUTE!!!!
THANKS for the Chance to WIN!!!!
Awesome way to make BOWS!!! The Pillow box is CUTE!!!!
THANKS for the Chance to WIN!!!!
wow love your disney box so cute and the bow ….
wow love your disney box so cute and the bow ….
Awesome video! Thanks for all you do.
Awesome video! Thanks for all you do.